Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
miniature orchid
प्याज
In German
miniature orchid
Zwiebel
In Spanish
Pleione
Cebolla
In Greek
Pleione
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Cebola
In Polish
miniature orchid
Cebula
In Latin
miniature orchid
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Allieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and White Onion
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and White Onion season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for White Onion is Neutral.
Miniature Orchid and White Onion Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and White Onion are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and White Onion
Care of Miniature Orchid and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.